The Everything DiSC model offers a simple and shared language that helps people better understand themselves and those around them. By building this awareness, individuals can reduce conflict, strengthen relationships, and work more effectively with others.

Your DiSC report highlights your unique personality and behavioral style; such as how you respond to challenges, how you influence others, the pace at which you prefer to work, and how you approach rules and procedures. Gaining insight into these patterns can support stronger teamwork, effective communication, and leadership; within the classroom, among colleagues, and beyond.

While all of us hold the traits D, i, S and C in varying capacities that makes up the whole individual, we lean towards some traits more than others.

Understanding your profile can help us understand the ‘why’ behind our behaviours, our drives and even our working style.

The subject is on his own, looking to the future, and is goal-oriented. He wants strength and status. The sword is symbolic of cutting through to the heart of a matter. His youth implies that there’s also playfulness, but it’s not being presented at the moment. This reminds us that while we tend to present as one style, we have all styles of behaviour available to us.

People with DiSC D style personality tend to place a strong empahsis on shaping the environment and overcoming opposition to accomplish results.

D Style individuals are often motivated by achievement, competition, and success. They thrive on taking initiative, embracing challenges, and driving results. People with this style are usually described as determined, strong-willed, direct, and outspoken. At times, they may also come across as skeptical or questioning of others.

• Fears: Being seen as vulnerable or taken advantage of

• Values: Competence, action, tangible results, independence, and challenges

• Influence Style: Assertiveness, persistence, and competitiveness

• In Conflict: They tend to speak up about issues and may try to “even the score”

• Growth Opportunities: Developing more patience and empathy can enhance their effectiveness

DiSC Classic Patterns: Developer, Result Oriented, Inspirational, Creative

D style leaders are often commanding and confident, taking care and focusing on results.

They are Commanding, Resolute and Pioneering

Why this art piece for the Di style:

It’s bold, colorful, and commanding. This piece says, “stop and look at me.” New York City is a place of power and vibrant culture.

All this speaks of the Di style.

Di styles tend to be results-oriented, vocal and enthusiastic influencing others through their charm and bold action.

• Traits: Dynamic, Inquisitive, Persuasive, Rebellious, Restless, Entrepreneurial, Results Oriented, Vocal, Enthusiastic

• Goals: Quick Action, New Opportunities

• Fears: Loss of power or Status, Invisibility

• Influence Style: Charm, Bold action

• Overuses: Impatience, Egotism, Manipulation

• In Conflict: Addresses issues head-on; May say things they will regret

• Could Improve Effectiveness through: Patience, Humility, Consideration of other’s ideas

• Leadership Qualities: Di-Style leaders often pioneering, seeking to stretch boundaries, find opportunities, and achieve results

Why this art piece for the DC style:

The subject has received her diploma, completing the work that needed to be done to reach her goal. But she carries a book, implying she wants to learn even more. She’s holding herself off a bit from her peers and is the only one who seems to have noticed the artist’s or our gaze.

DC styles tend to be diligent, tough-minded, and creative, influencing others through their high standards and determination.

• Traits: Can be driven to perfection, takes initiative; diligent, determined, creative, blunt, critical, cool, focused, tough-minded

• Goals: Independence, Personal accomplishment

• Fears: Failure to achieve their own standards

• Influences Style: High standards, Determination

• Overuses: Bluntness; Sarcasm or presumptive tone

• In Conflict: Sticks up for their own rights; digs in their heels

• Could Increase Effectiveness through: Warmth, More tactful communication

• Leadership Qualities: DC-style leaders are often resolute, setting high expectations and speaking up about problems. They tend to be concerned with improving meathods and procedures

Why this art piece for the i style:

This piece is energetic, expressive, and colorful. It demands your attention and emotional response. Jazz is a performance art and demands improvisation, something that comes more naturally to the i-style person.

People with the DiSC i style personality tend to place an emphasis on shaping the environment by influencing or persuading others.

i Style individuals are motivated by social recognition, group involvement, and building strong relationships. They value collaboration, enjoy expressing enthusiasm, and are often seen as warm, optimistic, trusting, and persuasive. Their natural energy and charm can make them engaging and inspiring to those around them.

• Fears: Losing influence, disapproval, being ignored, or facing rejection

• Values: Coaching and mentoring, freedom of expression, and democratic relationships

• Overuses: Optimism and praise

• Influence Style: Charm, positivity, and high energy

• In Conflict: They may openly express emotions and sometimes discuss issues informally with peers

• Growth Opportunities: Becoming more objective and following through on tasks can strengthen their effectiveness

DiSC Classic Patterns: Promoter, Persuader, Counselor, Appraiser

I styles love to take a new idea and run with it. They energize teams and build enthusiasm for projects. They can also be erratic leaders who see little need for consistency or caution.

They are Energizing, Pioneering and Affirming

Why this art piece for the iS style:

The sun, bright and cheery colors, and a title that suggests a gift all speak to the iS style to me. It’s expressive and warm, encouraging good feelings and positivity.

iS styles tend to be warm, friendly and sociable, influencing others through their agreeableness and empathy